I figured this is a good place for my to keep my thoughts about all my tabletop adventures. I will will keep thoughts about lists, pics of completed models and WIP, and maybe even some slimmed down battle reports.

Monday, September 22, 2014

Looking at Alternative Ork Boys.

Happy Monday!

I was looking at some of my favorite third party modellers and noticed that they are now making ork boys. While I always love me some orks and you can never have enough boys, I think I am going to pass on all these new boys.

The sculpting looks great as usual. They have a lot of character and would fit in as some boys or 'ard boys. Kromlech also has a 10 man squad and a 30 man squad. They also would add a lot to army.

this is their power klaw.

They both have 2 problems.

A. only come in choppa/slugga configuration.
B. Price

Right now most people go for the shoota boys. Neither of the companies have a base model with a shoota option. Kromlech does have more bits to buy if you want. They sell some arms and guns for an extra charge. At least it is there.

Both companies have a high cost for their squads. Both are over 50 for a squad of ten and both give you a discount if you buy 30. Looking at these though really turned me off. I usually only pay equal or lower than GW's price. I need to keep within my budget. I am a bit of a penny pincher.

Both companies have some great looking boys but in the end since I already have around 150 boys I think I will pass on these. If they were priced like GW's I would be tempted but right now there are still a ton of Assault on Black Reach ork boys floating around. If I wanted to add more boys, I could get them and then get some gun holding arms and guns to build them (still cheaper than buying the straight kit) or be lazy and spend $30 without shipping for the actual kit.

I hope they keep up the good work. I have used both of these companies in the past and I know I will use them again in the future.